Romanian Eagle

When Smirga's telegram for help appeared in the hands of General Budyonny, the genius cavalry general immediately felt a sense of danger. So he reported to Tukhachevsky, who was far away in Minsk, while preparing for the rescue.

As a superb general who used cavalry, Budyonny certainly wouldn't just send troops to reinforce the Demblin-Palchev front line. His troops are cavalry, if they go to serve as infantry, how is this possible. Budyonny had his own plan, that is, to bypass the enemy's front line, disrupt the opponent's supply line in the rear, and attack the opponent's towns and traffic points in multiple places, forcing the opponent to go out and reduce the pressure on the front line of the Soviet Russian army.

It can be said responsibly that Budyonni's plan is worthy of the title of his genius cavalry general. And his ability to use cavalry to fight in this way has a lot to do with serving in the cavalry unit for many years.

Born into a poor peasant family in the village of Kogyulin, Rostov Region, Budyonny was drafted in 1903 to become a young cavalry soldier that young people are proud of. He then participated in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, and after the war was sent to study at the St. Petersburg Cavalry School. In the cavalry school, Budyonny acquired a systematic knowledge of the use of cavalry, and laid the foundation for his future illustrious military exploits. After graduating from cavalry school, he returned to the Dragoons.

After the outbreak of the First World War, he fought in Poland, Germany, Austria and the Caucasus. After the Russian Revolution, Budyonny was elected Vice-Chairman of the Division Soldiers Committee. During his garrison in Minsk, he met Frunze, who had a major influence on the formation of Budyonny's worldview and the choice of his life path.

Finally, after the August Revolution led by Lenin broke out, Budyonny returned to his hometown. When the civil war broke out, he formed a cavalry guerrilla in his hometown, and then expanded all the way to a cavalry brigade.

In the Battle of Tsaritsyn, Budyonny commanded a cavalry brigade to beat the enemy to pieces, showing the ability of an outstanding cavalry commander, and won the appreciation of Stalin, the top leader of the Communist Party stationed in the Tsaritsyn area, and was awarded the Order of the Red Banner. The troop was also expanded into the First Cavalry Corps. As the commander, he was the commander of the army, along with the military and political commissar Voroshilov, the artillery chief Kulik, and he also had division commanders Timoshenko, Rokossovsky, and regiment commander Zhukov. Wait, the famous future marshal.

Later, he commanded the First Cavalry Army and made great achievements in the civil war. At the same time, the army was expanded into the First Cavalry Army. He also became one of the famous generals during the civil war.

So after Budyonny made his deployment, he immediately took his soldiers of the 1st Cavalry Army and marched towards Fevodava. It was 20 kilometers away from the 14th Army in Parchev, enough for him to bypass the enemy. And it is only 30 kilometers away from Lublin, which just forms a triangle between the two places. Whether he's making a gesture to attack Lublin or harassing supply lines, it's the perfect location.

As soon as he was ready, Budyonny ordered his troops to move towards Fewodawa.

Large-scale army marches are completely impossible to deceive, especially cavalry marches. Don't think that the cavalry march is to ride on horses and leave, and items such as ammunition, rations, and feed need to be transferred. In particular, rations for horses are indispensable. You must know that horses need to eat grains such as oats, soybeans, salt, etc. in wartime, and they must not eat less, otherwise they will look good on the battlefield every minute.

Horse is also a very delicate animal, you can't starve to make it sick. Don't look at the cavalry is very glamorous, in fact, every day you need to promote feelings with your partner, help it clean its body, brush horse hair and other tedious things.

So when Budyonny moved to Fewodava, he was immediately discovered by the Polish side, knowing that this was Polish territory.

And Admiral Freiette immediately recruited Lieutenant General Widerschi and Major General Hoffman, and he pointed to the map and asked them.

Now the enemy cavalry army is moving towards my rear, do you know your mission?

I know. Clearly.

Admiral Freiette waved his hand and said, Now that you know it, let's do it.

Then the two of them were sent to prepare.

Of course, the two who walked out of the headquarters will not just leave like this. They also need to discuss the cooperation of the troops' marching and cooperation.

Major General Hoffman, why don't you come and sit with me.

That's disturbing.

In the face of the invitation of the veteran Lieutenant General Wade Siqi, Major General Hoffman will of course not refuse to accept it. While Hoffman was a major, Widski was already a major general. It is rude to say that while Hoffman was still wearing open-crotch pants, Widerszy had already joined the army. Wade Siqi is not much younger than Pu Lishan, and respect for seniors is also quite common in the army.

Returning to the temporary residence of Lieutenant General Wei Desiqi, the old lieutenant general immediately said: What do you think about this battle?

I wonder what Your Excellency Lieutenant General thinks?

In the face of Lieutenant General Widerschi's inquiry, Hoffman needs to listen to his opinion first.

Hearing Hoffman's words, Lieutenant General Wideschi said immediately. I think so……

In the old lieutenant general's account, Hoffman finally understood his plan. The cavalry divisions were the lead and bait to lure the opposing cavalry armies to attack, and then the armored brigade joined the battlefield as the decisive force to crush the enemy.

That's right, in Widerschi's view, it's not enough to drive the enemy cavalry army away. It would be very uncomfortable for tens of thousands of cavalry to hang behind them, which would not only affect the current battle, but also threaten their next plan to capture Brest. So it's best to defeat it so that it no longer threatens the rear supply line. You must know that the Romanian army is currently very dependent on supply lines, and many weapons and equipment in the army cannot leave the supply.

After Lieutenant General Wilderschi finished speaking, Hoffman asked the key question. Your Excellency, how to lure the other party to take the bait.

In the face of Hoffman's inquiry, Lieutenant General Widerschi immediately gave the answer.

I plan to move here and try to lure the opponent to attack.

Hoffman followed the hand of His Excellency the lieutenant general, and the hill marked Ovitz on the map was his chosen target. This hill is 16 kilometers away from Parchev and 27 kilometers away from Lublin, and happens to stand in front of Fevodava. It's just that the two didn't know that the opponent's target was Fevodava.

What if the opponent doesn't attack?

Lieutenant General Wideschi shrugged and replied: Then I can only continue to respond according to the opponent's marching line. Anyway, their goal must be our supply line, and it will not be too far from this destination. And it depends on How did the generals fight?

Faced with the old lieutenant general's answer, Hoffman didn't know how to answer. In fact, Lieutenant General Widerschi is correct, because cavalry is different from infantry, and fast maneuvering is the core of cavalry. At present, the Romanian cavalry is at a disadvantage, and the chances of winning by taking the initiative are too small, and if they bring an armored brigade, their opponents are not fools and will not fight with them. After all, tanks are not unfamiliar to Soviet Russia.

The completely brown sugar style of play made Lieutenant General Wideschi only this choice.

The two finally negotiated the distance between the armored brigade and the cavalry division, as well as the shielding of the battlefield. Strive to ensure that the opponent cannot find the big killer behind the cavalry division, as well as the tank.

After all the issues were discussed, Lieutenant General Widerschi immediately set off with the cavalry division, and Hoffman followed behind him slowly. They waited for the Soviet Russian cavalry to be tempted to swallow this poisonous bait.